In a world where AI and automation are becoming the norm, your most important differentiating factor will be your authenticity and your humanity.
Humor is human. Laughter connects.
Hi, I’m Beth, a comedian and 7x Emmy-winning comedy writer passionate about showing the business world how to harness the power of humor to improve communication and create meaningful connection.
“Laughter is the shortest distance between two people” - Victor Borge
How does humor help business?
Create stronger client relationships in competitive markets
Strengthen bonds in remote teams
Deal with stress and building resilience
De-escalate emotionally-charged situations
Encourage creative problem-solving
Find common ground in volatile times
Fun, engaging and informative content for:
Conference kickoffs and keynotes
Masterclasses
Interactive offsite and away day experiences
All staff events
Lunch + learns
Remote team-building
What bookers say…
Solutions for a wide range of audiences
Sales: Using humor to build rapport with clients and stand out in competitive markets
Customer service: Using humor to deal with challenging customers and maintain a positive attitude
Human resources: Safely using humor to foster a positive work culture and manage employee relations
Healthcare: Using humor as a tool to cope with high stress environments and reduce burnout
Tech: Using the principles of humor for creative problem-solving in fast-paced environments
Marketing: Using humor to stand-out (without getting cancelled)
Education: Using humor to have difficult conversations, keep students engaged and make learning enjoyable
Leadership: Using humor to manage multi-generational teams
Speaker showreel
“Beth's speaker showreel oozes authenticity, is joyfully watchable, and is very booker-friendly. It is a reminder that a great showreel can instantly connect a speaker with a potential booker, just as the speaker will ultimately connect with their audience.”
Winner, Best Showreel 2024, The Speaker Awards
About Beth Sherman
Beth Sherman is a speaker, comedian, and seven-time Emmy Award-winning Hollywood comedy writer who's written for the biggest shows in American television, including Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show With Jay Leno, Ellen, and the Academy Awards. As a speaker, she helps individuals and organizations harness the power of humor to create meaningful connection and genuine engagement with clients, colleagues and audiences.
“Despite being the final session of our trade show AND conflicting with an England match in the Euros, Beth's content and delivery attracted a full house and kept our delegates fully-engaged throughout.”
— Samme Allen | CEO, The Attendee Meeting Experience company (ATEX) | The Meetings Show
Popular keynotes
Workforces in every industry are dealing with unprecedented levels of stress -- and its innumerable consequences.
Fortunately, study after study has shown that humor not only reduces stress, but also increases engagement, and maximizes productivity.
In this engaging and interactive talk, Beth teaches audiences how to shift to a comic perspective and change our responses to stressful situations.
Flat, boring presentations are not only unsatisfying, they’re ineffective. A checked-out audience won’t care about or remember your message, product or pitch.
In this entertaining and interactive talk, Beth shares the key principles of comedy writing and comedy performance, and how they can be applied to your speaking engagements to make you and your presentations funnier and more engaging.
Humor is an ultra-efficient path to establishing likeability and trust. Consumers consistently report they prefer to choose brands that make them laugh or smile.
In this engaging, interactive talk, Beth teaches audiences how to use humor to connect with potential customers, increase brand awareness and customer engagement, and ultimately, drive sales.
“If you are looking for an inspirational, authentic, and funny keynote, look no further than Beth Sherman.”
— Phil Willott | Director of Education, Raleigh Education Trust
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I've just spent a fabulous hour with Beth working on one of my speeches to add a bit more humour. I knew it would be enjoyable as spending time with Beth always is, but I didn't expect it to be quite so effortless. In the words of Miranda Hart it was "such fun". I've come away excited to work on adding and tweaking my content, in fact I can't wait to try out some of the pieces we have inserted.
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Wow. One hour with Beth and suddenly I’m so funny! Seriously (can I say that writing about a comedy writer) Beth has a superpower that we would all kill for. She tunes in, immediately, to who you are and what your message is… and BOOM the funny stuff just rolls out. Can’t recommend Beth highly enough. She is utterly brilliant.
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I have worked with Beth for professional and personal engagements, and I cannot say enough good things about my experiences working with her. Her Punch Up sessions are excellent. They have helped me tremendously in taking an initial idea/draft of a speech or presentation and turning it into something I confidently feel good and excited about delivering to an audience. What's even more enjoyable is how much fun it is to be in the "writer's room" with Beth, and it's incredible what you can accomplish with her in just one hour!
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I've been invited to speak at the America Institute of Architects International Conference — it's hands-down the biggest talk of my career (for context: Obama spoke at the last years conference!). Before working with Beth I was nervous the humour/anecdotes in my speech would fall flat. However 78 second into working Beth — I felt SO relieved. She went through my entire speech (line-by-line) and made it more punchy & the jokes 10000% funnier. Beth is wicked smart & is undeniably good at what she does.
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I had the pleasure of working with Beth over a few sessions to help me fine tune and 'punch-up' a big talk that I was struggling to finish writing, and let me tell you, she was worth every penny, and some! She brings her decades of experience as a comedian and award-winning writer and as such, is able to deliver amazing value, quickly. From adding humour to simply making things sound better, I can't recommend her enough. I hope you get to experience her magic too.
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Beth's got this incredible knack for blending humour into training and speaking. Her session was a game-changer for me. It wasn't just fun; it was eye-opening! I picked up so many tips on how to better connect with my audience and make my own speaking more engaging and memorable. If you're looking to spice up your speaking skills with a dash of humour, Beth's your go-to. Her advice is spot-on and super practical. Thanks, Beth, for showing us how to have more fun and make a lasting impact! You're a superstar! 🚀
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Beth is brilliant! She worked with me (very last minute) to weave humour into a very short talk. I like to joke that I’m funny but with Beth’s patience, wit, flexibility and collaborative approach turns out I don’t have to ‘joke’! She listened and riffed and made it all seriously fun so I felt authentically me.
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If you want to add humour into your presentation then look no further. Beth is your person! I never really thought I was funny and wanted to add some humour into one of my keynote talks. What Beth did was show me the laughs I was already getting and also some tweaks and changes to make some of my key points land harder with some added humour. Beth is brilliant - if she can convince me I am funny she can help anyone!
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Not only is she extremely friendly — and importantly, supportive — but Beth really knows her stuff. Spend any time with her, and it’s obvious she’s had years of professional comedy writing experience that she can bring to bear; not in a theoretical way, but in a practical, human way.
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Beth is an awesome writer and gently adds just the perfect amount of comedy (genuinely funny) to balance out a mundane speech and get terrific crowd reactions. Her help in practicing/refining the presentation was invaluable! I will use her again and highly recommend her services!
Why book Beth?
In a time of rising division, the ability to connect has never been more important.
Humor is a skill that can be taught, and by sharing the techniques of professional comedy creation, Beth helps even those who don’t consider themselves to be “funny” to add humor to their interpersonal toolkit.
The result? Happier workplaces, healthier, more resilient employees, improved productivity and greater profits.
Beth’s entertaining, interactive talks and extraordinary level of professional expertise truly set her apart.
She’s written for top television shows, including the Tonight Show, Late Show With David Letterman, Ellen and the Academy Awards (the Oscars.)
A seasoned comedian, Beth has performed in front of audiences of all sizes, sobrieties and moods, including US military troops stationed at forward operating bases during the height of the Iraq war.
She passionately believes that the best humor is used without offense, as a force for good.
Recent podcast appearances
Comedian and Emmy-winning Comedy Writer, Beth Sherman
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Host: Dajana Paliokaite
Be Authentically Funny With Beth Sherman
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Host: Anna Lundberg
Using Humor To Build Connections
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Host: Andy Lopata
Inclusion BItes:
Laughter As A Lens
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Host: Joanne Lockwood
Crafting Connection Through Comedy
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Host: Amy Rowlinson
How To Write An Authentically Funny Wedding Speech
Guest: Beth Sherman
Host: Camille Abbott